Lyric discussion by AlairaKasimer 

Cover art for Tuna Fish lyrics by Emilíana Torrini

Okay, this is a little off the topic, but I have to see if someone knows: do tuna fish REALLY float up to the surface, or is emiliana torrini just being weird?

-Kari

From http://www.bongossportfishing.com/tunatriv.html, I've been able to gather that they are warm-blooded and generate their own body heat from quick movement. They swim slower in warm waters and quicker in cold waters to prevent overheating; also, during the night they swim closer to the surface. I haven't been able to find any evidence of floating belly-up, though. In fact, if a tuna fish stops moving it will suffocate, but tuna fish readily swim upside down to cool down, or slow down. They swim even when they're sleeping. I suppose 'floating' could mean very slow swimming.

Maybe...

From http://www.bongossportfishing.com/tunatriv.html, I've been able to gather that they are warm-blooded and generate their own body heat from quick movement. They swim slower in warm waters and quicker in cold waters to prevent overheating; also, during the night they swim closer to the surface. I haven't been able to find any evidence of floating belly-up, though. In fact, if a tuna fish stops moving it will suffocate, but tuna fish readily swim upside down to cool down, or slow down. They swim even when they're sleeping. I suppose 'floating' could mean very slow swimming.

Maybe...

From http://www.bongossportfishing.com/tunatriv.html, I've been able to gather that they are warm-blooded and generate their own body heat from quick movement. They swim slower in warm waters and quicker in cold waters to prevent overheating; also, during the night they swim closer to the surface. I haven't been able to find any evidence of floating belly-up, though. In fact, if a tuna fish stops moving it will suffocate, but tuna fish readily swim upside down to cool down, or slow down. They swim even when they're sleeping. I suppose 'floating' could mean very slow swimming.

Maybe...